In Memoriam: Benjamin Zuckerman
Zuckerman, who was president of the fourth-generation bottling and canning firm Zuckerman-Honickman, left his son Michael in charge of the company and a strong legacy of innovation within the industry.
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CPG Advisors Announces Deal to Bring Jack Link’s Into Cocktail Mix Category
CPG Advisors (CPGA) announces its strategic role assisting SPOOKY Craft Cocktails with the launch of a new premium bloody mary mix product line, stemming from a licensing deal facilitated by CPGA between SPOOKY and Jack Link’s Protein Snacks earlier this year.
Stonyfield Farm’s Gary Hirshberg Joins Hälsa
Gary Hirshberg, co-founder and former long-time CEO and Chairman of Stonyfield Organic, the world’s leading organic yogurt producer, has become an investor and board member of Hälsa Foods, the maker of the first and only 100% clean and organic oat milk yogurt.
Taste Radio Ep. 191: How This Mission-Driven Entrepreneur Won Millions For Her Brand
Alix Peabody is the 28-year-old founder of Bev, a wellness-focused canned wine brand that aims to change the narrative around how women are projected and perceived by the alcohol industry. In this episode, she spoke about aligning mission and brand, tapping tech investors for capital, and strategizing around digital content. This episode is presented by Blue Pacific Flavors.
Strength in Numbers: Spartan Race Expands CPG Partnerships
The recent development of niche fitness subcategories has opened new opportunities for Spartan Race to partner with innovative brands like rapid hydration mix Liquid I.V. and performance energy drink Adrenaline Shoc.
NXT Water Partners with Gold’s Gym SoCal for AKESO Functional Fitness Water
NXT Water, the fastest growing entrant in the hemp-derived beverage space and the makers of Akeso, the only 12mg Broad Spectrum, odorless, colorless, tasteless CBD water; continues to expand their growth in the Functional Beverage category. NXT Water has secured Gold’s Gym Southern California as a strategic retail partner to carry Akeso Functional Fitness Water in the fitness capitol of the world.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 62: How To Get Ahead By Going Back To The Basics
In this episode, we’re joined by the founders of two U.K.-based companies -- Suzie Walker, the founder of paleo-inspired snack maker The Primal Pantry and Dan Broughton, the co-founder of Dalston's, a brand of better-for-you craft sodas -- each of whom have built successful businesses by adopting a back-to-the-basics approach to product development and marketing.
Perfect Hydration Named Official Water Partner of Amazon’s Intersect Music Festival
Perfect Hydration – one of the cleanest forms of purified alkaline electrolyte water – will be the official water partner of Amazon Web Services’ inaugural Intersect Festival on December 6-7, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur Launches Single Origin Expression
Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, one of the fastest-growing craft spirits brands in the USA, officially announces their first Single Origin expression.
Gallery: November’s Holiday and Limited Edition Releases
The holiday season is in full swing, and beverage brands celebrated this November with seasonal plays and limited edition launches. Check out the gallery to see this month’s festive flavors and special offerings, including Coke’s first U.S. holiday release, spiced tea from Teakoe and Pepsi’s non-alcoholic take on pink wine.
Elevator Talk: ‘Merican Mule is Modernizing the Classic Moscow Mule with Its RTD Lineup
Dean Mahoney is the CEO and co-founder of ‘Merican Mule, a ready-to-drink cocktail company narrowly focused on crafting drinks based on the famous Moscow Mule. Its lineup consists of Moscow, Tropical and Mexican style Mules made with real spirits, natural ingredients and fresh fruit juice.
Viv&Oak Launches Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Rosé
Viv&Oak, California’s newest cannabis-infused beverage company, announced the launch of its first products, a Sparkling Rosé in two dosing styles.
James Bond & Jon Buscemi Launch Wolves Winter Run
LOS ANGELES — After selling out of their initial release in days, James Bond (Undefeated), Jon Buscemi (Buscemi, Truff, Oliver Peoples), and their partners are back with their second limited,…
Queen City Hemp Increases Retail Footprint of 6-Packs and 12-Packs
Queen City Hemp, the pioneering brand responsible for creating America’s first CBD seltzer, today announced it is releasing six-pack and twelve-pack single-flavor SKUs of its popular CBD Seltzer for purchase.